noun

acknowledgment

acknowledgement, recognition, expression of thanks, confirmation of receipt

He received an acknowledgment for his hard work.

He received an acknowledgement for his hard work.

The book includes an acknowledgment to his editor.

The book includes an acknowledgement to his editor.

I sent an acknowledgment of the email.

I sent an acknowledgement of the email.

((an acknowledgment of sth.)) a statement accepting that sth. is true or exists I received an acknowledgment of my application.

((an acknowledgment for sth.)) something done to express thanks for sth. He received an award in acknowledgment of his services.

((in acknowledgment of sth.)) as a way of showing thanks for sth. She nodded in acknowledgment of his statement.

Synonyms: recognition, confirmation, appreciation, admission

From the verb 'acknowledge' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment'. 'Acknowledge' itself comes from 'ac-' (to) + 'knowledge', literally meaning 'to admit knowledge of'.

Think of it as the 'act of acknowledging' something. The 'knowledge' part helps you remember it's about recognizing or admitting something you know.

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